[jimmymc2286]

I have a 20HP Vtwin on the bench to put in a JD 318 as soon as the weather cools a little. I saw a 10HP on a tractor at portland IN. and it ran fine. If the Vtwin runs as good I will be very happy. Will let every one know when it gets done.

Jimmy

 

[jimmymc2286]

BOSS, and chopperfreak, when I get started on it I will post pictures and a complete log of the repower. I got the engine direct from China. It cost me $1036 shipped to my house. The one I bought is EPA approved. This was for farm use so there was no duty on it. If you only buy one and have it shipped by air it is very high cost. If I were to do it again I think I would have it shipped by sea and save a lot of money. The engine is a very nice looking engine. The castings are world class, and the machining is top notch. I will not take the engine apart to check the internal parts unless there is a problem. It is larger then the onan, and will require a little modification on the tractor. Any way when started I will post.

Jimmy

 

[jimmymc2286]

Interesting thread. I haven't seen any of the twin diesels. How do the rpm's line up? The smaller singles go to 3600. Most larger diesels spin slower. It could be an issue with some hydro drives if it is a lot lower. I am also interested in seeing your re power Jimmy.

The engine I have is a 3600 RPM engine. It is a little taller, and a little wider than the Onan it is going to replace. On the JD318 there will have to be a little cutting of the frame. The base of the diesel is wider, but the mod will be easy. When I start the repower I will take a lot of pictures and post them.

As for the noise level, they are louder then the 3cyl. kubota, more diesel knock and the stock exhaust could be quieter. A friend of mine has one of these in a gen. set and it is whisper quite. So I know it can be quieter.

 

[jimmymc2286]

Boss,

I've not made any progress yet. Bought a Chinese two wheel walk behind tractor, and have been playing with it most of the time. I made a change on what I am going to put the Vtwin in. Found a D160 Wheel Horse that will be perfect for it. I keep thinking the JD 318 is a little light for that much HP. I also found a 6HP single cyl. Deutz that I want to do something with. I will be starting on the Vtwin comversion in a couple of weeks. Will keep you informed.

Jimmy

Forgot to tell you the Chinese tractor has a single cyl. diesel on it, the type that looks like a hit and miss from the 1920s. The whole thing weights 661 lbs. 6 speeds forward and 2 rev.. It's great power, noise, stinks like diesel, rattles, vibrates, allmost perfect.

 

[jimmymc2286]

Jimmy if you don't mind me asking, were did you pick up the 2 wheeled tractor from?[/QUOTE]

Chris, I don't mind at all. I got the Chinese tractor from China. I found a dealer on the net in China and emailed him and had it shipped over here. It is hard to believe you can buy things in other countries and just ship them home. It takes a long time but if in no hurry it is worth it.

Jimmy

 

[jimmymc2286]

Chris, high gear is quite fast. I can see how they would take it to town. The manual says 18 KPH. I don't know what that is in MPH but I wouldn't want to run and try to keep up with it.

Jimmy